BUILDING STRUCTURE OVER A SWIMMING POOL OR MAN-MADE LAGOON/BODY OF WATER

Abstract

The purpose of this invention is to provide a building structure over a swimming pool, man-made lagoon, or any other man-made body of water to produce the tropical, exotic resort experience of being surrounded by water in a building. This invention is new because of the use of the invention over a pool or man-made lagoon/body of water, instead of an ocean, lake, or other natural body of water.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Description of Problem(s) that this Invention Solves:

Many people long for but do not have the time and money to travel to a resort overwater bungalow structure surrounded by water, commonly found on tropical islands, like the island of Tahiti. Sometimes the nearest location may be thousands of miles away

Description on how the Invention is an Improvement Over Existing Technology:

Buildings over the water are currently only done in natural bodies of water like oceans. This invention is a business use method improvement because the buildings will be built over man-made bodies of water, comprising of but not limited to swimming pools and man-made lagoons.

Individual and Business Demographics that would Use this Invention:

Anyone can use this invention, such as families, couples, individuals, and people of all ages.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention covers a building constructed over a swimming pool or man-made lagoon/body of water elevated with stilts or another vertical support material that is secured to the ground. It simulates the exotic tropical getaway ambiance of a far-away island convenient and affordable. It brings the fun and excitement of a remote tropical island that enables one to relax, rejuvenate and escape from life's tensions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF INVENTION DRAWINGS

FIG. 1: This illustration is a close-up of a bungalow/building that's elevated above a man-made body of water using stilts.

FIG. 2: These are two overwater structures connected by a bridge structure, elevated above the water using stilts.

FIG. 3: These are illustrative examples of building structures with the parts named.

Parts and Components Identification:

REFERENCE NUMERAL PART NAME
1                 Building structure
2                 Stilt/Pile(s)
3                 Stilt Foundation

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

Description of the Parts of the Invention:

PART NUMBER    PART DESCRIPTION
Building (1)   A structure with a roof, floor, and walls,
               such as a house, room, school, store,
               restaurant, factory, etc.
Stilt/Pile (2) The columns, poles, posts or pillars to elevate a
               structure a distance above the ground. Stilts or piles
               can be made of any strong material, such as
               concrete, wood, steel, etc.
Stilt/Pile     The foundation of a structure that uses stilts or
Foundation (3) piles, usually reinforced by concrete or another
               strong material, to transfer the load of a structure
               deep into the ground.

Relationship Between the Parts of the Invention:

• • The stilts/piles connect to the stilt/pile foundation which bears the weight of the building structure

Details of the Invention Operation/Functions:

• • The building structure holds people and objects
  • The stilt/pile foundation securely holds the weight of structures using stilts or piles
  • The stilt/pile goes deep into the ground to elevate the stilt/pile foundations that hold the structures, objects and people above the water to keep them dry and safe

Unique Features of Invention:

The unique feature of this invention is the use aspect. Buildings are not constructed over man-made bodies of water, such as swimming pools or man-made lagoons. They are built over natural bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes. Building structures over a pool, man-made lagoon, or other man-made body of water enables more people in more locations to access the use of building structures over the water, since natural bodies of water are in limited locations.

Best Manufacturing Method:

The most efficient way to produce this invention is to secure any number of stilts/piles deep in the ground using cement or another strong material and a stilt/pile foundation to hold and elevate the weight of the building structure above the water.

Claims

1. A building structure with a floor, roof, and wall(s) elevated over a swimming pool or man-made lagoon/body of water.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising of stilts, columns, poles, posts, pillars or other vertical support to elevate the building structure a distance above the ground. The stilts, piles, etc. can be made of any strong material, such as concrete, wood, steel, etc.

3. The method of claim 2, further comprising of reinforced strong material to transfer the load of a building structure deep into the ground.